Lift kit for T5 4 Motion - supplier?

[Izabarack]

Can someone suggest a source for a 50mm, or so, lift kit for a T5 4 Motion? Just bought an ex-ambo 4 Motion and want to lift the body a little for increased ground clearance. Camper conversion is underway. Tried a forum search but no luck.

Iza

[grtuned]

Check out genuine volkswagen I've fitted them I know they do a billstein kit. Or even call heasmans located in Tempe nsw

[Izabarack]

I need to find out where the nearest service centre is so I'll ask then. Thanks.

Iza

[winchmeup]

I had 50mm lifted springs in the front of mine. They were very harsh and after finally getting so fed up I had some custom springs made. I now have 50mm lift but a much better ride. It still handles very well and I am so happy with the result. If you contact Pedders at Keswick they could give you them.

[maelgwn]

I had 50mm lifted springs in the front of mine. They were very harsh and after finally getting so fed up I had some custom springs made. I now have 50mm lift but a much better ride. It still handles very well and I am so happy with the result. If you contact Pedders at Keswick they could give you them.

What was the ball park cost for custom springs? I assume they weighed your van etc and then made some springs based on that and your requests?

[Big Bug]

Just contact them by the look of it. http://www.pedders.com.au/sites/defa...1241679148.pdf

[winchmeup]

I think they were around $300. They didn't weigh etc. I had 18.5mm or so wire and we took an educated guess to go with 17mm wire with the same turns. The 18mm were just ridiculous, leaving me cringe at the sight of a pot hole. Now its great and no real loss in handling.
The rears are still the heavy option as I have a dual cab and they don't bother at all.

[maelgwn]

Thanks for the info.

[winchmeup]

I thought I better clarify the amount of lift before I give a bum steer.

From center of hob to wheel arch ( horizontal plane not touching arch) is 470mm. How does that compare to standard?

Also the contact name for pedders that handled it all, was Kevin. Branch Manager 08 82979022

[DOUBLECAB]

Are these 50mm lift kits street legal in OZ and what do the insurance Cos have to say?

[winchmeup]

They might only be 35mm. They were fitted by dealer b4 I got it. Hopefully someone can measure standard to compare my measurement above.

[Syncrotek]

RTA info

... 470mm. How does that compare to standard?...

that is almost spot on from what I remember - (471mm ?) - information about vehicle specs, raising and lowering for rego, etc, is
available here if you didn't know already.
Vehicle Standards Information (VSI) - Vehicle standards - Safety & rules - Roads - Roads and Maritime Services

[DOUBLECAB]

Hi Guys....does raising the height allow for an increase in tyre height as well or will the front tyres then rub when turning??

[BertieT5]

Hi Guys....does raising the height allow for an increase in tyre height as well or will the front tyres then rub when turning??

Mine is stock height and I run 245/75r16 without any rubbing. I'm actually looking to go a little smaller rolling diameter coz the loss of torque without the reduced final gear is a little annoying when off-road.

[Big Bug]

Climax Suspension - Quality Suspension for 4WD and Car Owners - Home Page

This mob sell Lovells raised springs and Bilstein shocks that go with them, front and rear. Have no idea if Lovells springs are any good but could be worth investigating. Bruce CQ